Communications during a crisis.

Every leader knows that communication during a crisis is critical. When leaders communicate with transparency and empathy, trust strengthens and it helps people adjust to the constantly changing and stressing conditions a crises can bring. Transparency builds trust in leaders and conveys respect for employees by implicitly recognizing them as capable of coping with what is being shared. Showing empathy and conveying a compelling message of hope can foster resilience in facing the challenges that lie ahead.And a tone of urgency encourages people to make quick decisions to mitigate harm.

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